In Multiple Regression, to Discover Which Independent Variable Has the Greatest

question 48

Multiple Choice

In multiple regression, to discover which independent variable has the greatest influence:

• A) is to consult the coefficients to find the largest number.
• B) is to consult the standardised coefficients to determine to largest number.
• C) is to divide each corresponding coefficient by its standard error to determine the largest number.
• D) is to consult the variance inflation factors (VIF) to find the largest number.

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